Recently I've been working with affirmations again. Affirmations, that age old belief that what we think and "put-out-there" we help create. On a side note, it's often suggested that you need feeling and clarity behind your affirmations.
Try taking a few moments to be quiet, to go inside and first observe any other thoughts, sensations and feelings without judgment, by giving them some room, before embarking on your own journey. This will allow you to start with a clearer slate. (More has been said about this topic in previous blogs, and will be discussed in "Letting Go". If you are needing further help seek a qualified Counselor, Psychologist, or Social Worker to help you work through old issues and outmoded beliefs. You may also enjoy looking through authors such as Byron Katie.)
People often say, "Well, I tried that, but it didn't work", or "It won't work for me". And it won't work if you also are having thoughts and feelings that conflict with your original prayer. The Universe/God, doesn't discriminate.
If my intent/affirmation/prayer is "I am abundant", but at the same time I have other thoughts that come up for me such as, "Who am I to be successful", or "This doesn't work", or better yet, "This won't work for me", along with feelings of anger, judgment and fear, then that is exactly what I am creating.
I have always been someone that is afraid other won't accept me, and so I often fought hard for acceptance. Many of my thinking errors or thoughts started with "I have to/I should...I shouldn't...", etc. Working with new beliefs and ideas such as "I am free to be myself", or, "I am a powerful spiritual being", only started really feeling right after I began to work through and let go of old limiting thoughts and feelings.
You can be successful in achieving your dreams. You are a powerful spiritual being. You are supported, always.
